named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mikvah Appointments
Provides ritual bathing appointments for women, brides, and converts, by reservation only, with volunteer attendants scheduled weekly
Riverdale Mikvah Annual Campaign
Annual fundraising initiative with tiered giving levels offering recognition and benefits, including complimentary visits for certain donors
Wall of Water
Donor recognition program featuring engraved plaques in the mikvah waiting area to honor contributions toward construction and maintenance
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 4 activities
- Constructing a community mikvah facilityIs actively constructing a community mikvah facility as part of its mission to support Jewish continuity, supported by fundraising activities.
- Operating a keilim mikvah open during daylight hoursOperates a keilim mikvah facility that is open during daylight hours for ritual use. The facility is located at 3708 Henry Hudson Pkwy in Bronx, NY.
- Performing ongoing repair and maintenance of mikvah facilitiesConducts regular repair and maintenance of mikvah facilities to ensure operational integrity and support long-term Jewish religious practice.
- Providing mikvah access by appointment for a feeOffers mikvah access by appointment for $35 per use, with two appointment types available: 10-minute express appointments and 1-hour preparation appointments. Attendant coverage is maintained seven days a week through a combination of staff and volunteers.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events and managing donation appealsOrganizes fundraising events and solicits annual donations to support mikvah operations and construction efforts. Volunteer opportunities include participation in committees and event organization.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$70K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$81K
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balance sheet
Total assets$12K
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Net assets$12K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +203.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- JACK C BENDHEIM — Director
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Riverdale Mikvah Foundation Network — Operates the mikvah facility referenced in the content.
- Wix.com Partner — Platform used to create the organization's website
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement Through Participation and Recognitionmethodology: community-engagementBy involving community members in volunteer roles, event leadership, and symbolic recognition, the organization fosters sustained participation and collective responsibility for mikvah support, because active involvement strengthens communal ownership and long-term commitment.
- Strategic Infrastructure Development for Religious Practicemethodology: faith-based infrastructure developmentBy raising funds to construct and maintain a mikvah, the organization advances religious community infrastructure, because access to ritual facilities enables adherence to Jewish law and strengthens communal religious life.